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Boat-loving admiral becomes new defence chief

Vice Admiral David Johnston has become the new chief of the Australian Defence Force as the nation works to boost its naval and firepower.

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Greens oppose motion condemning War Memorial graffiti

The Greens said the graffiti was freedom of speech.

The Canberra Times

Defence probed 16 alleged links between personnel and extremism in two years

Exclusive: Documents reveal the ADF has conducted more than a dozen investigations into army and navy personnel since 2022

The Guardian - AU

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High workload worry before chopper crash, inquiry told

Pilots were concerned about taking on multiple roles leading to fatigue and distraction before a fatal army helicopter crash, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

Crash-tragedy chopper hard to fly, pilot tells probe

The type of army helicopter that crashed and killed four servicemen was complex and overwhelming to fly, a pilot has told an inquiry into the tragedy.

AAP

The Ignored Aesthetic Standing Argument In FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine

The fauna that did not bark, the flora that did not bloom.

Reason

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

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ADF culture may put women off, defence chief admits

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell says defence culture might deter female applicants from joining, amongst other factors.

AAP

Tower of death admin paperwork wins ADF art prize

A 3000-page pile of 'death admin' correspondence with the Department of Veterans' Affairs has won the 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize.

AAP

Negative drug tests recorded for personnel who packed Jack Fitzgibbon parachute before deadly jump

Defence says it carries out random drug testing on an ongoing basis and investigations into Fitzgibbon’s death continue

The Guardian - AU

Australian soldiers ‘thrown under the bus’ over alleged Afghanistan war crimes, SAS body says

After report found senior officers should take some responsibility, Australian SAS Association chair says ‘finally’ the finger is being pointed at ministers and generals

The Guardian - AU

Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation

An inquiry into a fatal chopper crash that killed four ADF members has been told of the impact domestic operations has had on the military.

AAP

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Men serving in the ADF are 30 per cent more likely to die by suicide than their counterparts employed in civilian jobs, according to royal commission research.

AAP

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

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AAP

Next generation air, missile shield enters next phase

An air and missile shield capable of shooting down threats will enter its next phase, with the project expected to support hundreds of defence industry jobs.

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China bristles at defence rise that might not be enough

China has weighed in on Australia's move to spend extra money on defence under a new strategy, but experts are concerned about several areas of the plan.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor’s $50bn boost to defence; Queensland LNP backs emissions cuts; and Australia’s Olympics uniform revealed

Marles flags plans to recruit non-citizens to serve in the ADF

The Guardian - AU

Plans for new fighter jets on back burner despite Labor’s $50bn boost to defence spending

Military funding to undergo major shake-up Albanese government says will ensure ADF can project power further from Australian shores

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Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded

Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Toondah harbour plan rejected; Ballarat murder accused faces court; and how much coffee is too much?

Walker Corporation’s plan would have included 3,000 luxury apartments, shops and a marina

AAP

ADF members and veterans need help every four hours

Australian Defence Force members and veterans have a higher chance of contact with emergency services due to their increased suicide risk.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: NSW opens first drug checking service, Qantas’s frequent flyer revamp; and Woody the sheep’s three years on the run

About 100 clients of the Kings Cross injecting centre will be able to have samples of their drugs tested as part of a research project

The Guardian - AU

PM says transparency around aid worker’s death ‘in Israel’s interest’ – as it happened

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‘Extreme’ US anti-abortion group ramps up lobbying in Westminster

The UK branch of the Alliance Defending Freedom has increased its spending and is forging ties with key MPs

AAP

ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast

An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.

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